Newt Gingrich admires Johnson for poise in dealing with Republican ‘idiots’ as speaker - Washington Examiner

Gingrich sparked laughter among the crowd while he spoke at the U.S. Capitol on the 30th anniversary of the “Contract with America,” a 10-point policy document he spearheaded in 1994 that is often credited with Republicans’ sweeping victories that year.

“I could never do what Mike Johnson is doing. … I can lead a charge. I am pretty good on offense. The amount of time he has to spend listening to idiots is beyond me,” Gingrich said, causing attendees to laugh.

“We were lucky because we had a large enough majority both times, 230 and 236, that you could have eight or 10 people go off the reservation and you’re still going to win,” Gingrich continued. “But you try it — when you realize there are at least 14 Republicans who wake up every morning and say, ‘I’m voting no, what’s the topic,’ it’s almost impossible.”

Former Speaker @newtgingrich: "I could never do what Mike Johnson is doing…I can lead a charge. I am pretty good on offense. The amount of time he has to spend listening to idiots…" pic.twitter.com/r5xxWRMfP7— CSPAN (@cspan) September 27, 2024

Johnson is currently operating with a three-seat majority, one of the smallest in House history, which causes him to rely on Democratic support to pass key legislation such as spending bills, foreign aid, and reauthorizations for things like the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and the National Defense Authorization Act.

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I quit giving to the RNC when Newtie used my contributions to defeat TEA Party candidates.

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I only give to individual candidates. Haven’t given to the RNC in years.

Newt should know a fellow RINO when he sees one. Has Johnson sat on the loveseat with Nancy yet?

I didn’t realize Johnson had to deal with Newt.

Gingrich has always been hostile to conservative candidates.